Paul Malicet and Eugène Blin founded the company in 1890 to manufacture bicycles in the north east Paris suburb of Aubervilliers. By 1897 they had increased their range to include motor car accessories and components such as chassis and steering gear, where they became one of the leaders in France. By 1903 they produced complete cars which were badged Malicet & Blin, but production was limited. The business continued until 1925, supplying components to other car manufacturers under the name MAB.
Paul Malicet died in October 1923